Ah, Ready Steady Cook – you were a product of simpler times. The BBC’s teatime TV cooking show saw two contestants bring along a bag of ingredients, team up with a celebrity chef, (becoming Team Green Pepper and Team Red Tomato) and spend 20 minutes transforming what they’d brought into a tasty dinner.
They only had a maximum budget of £5 (which these days would probably only stretch to half a cucumber and a pot noodle) so the dishes weren’t fancy – none of this nonsense about serving some daft gravy-with-notions and calling it a ‘jus’. No, the likes of Ainsley Harriott or Anthony Worrall Thompson usually just hastily assembled a lasagne, and then the audience voted for a winner – and by ‘vote’, we mean they lifted up a picture of a green pepper or a red tomato.
It was sweet, harmless daytime TV, so when they decided to introduce a celebrity version,...
They only had a maximum budget of £5 (which these days would probably only stretch to half a cucumber and a pot noodle) so the dishes weren’t fancy – none of this nonsense about serving some daft gravy-with-notions and calling it a ‘jus’. No, the likes of Ainsley Harriott or Anthony Worrall Thompson usually just hastily assembled a lasagne, and then the audience voted for a winner – and by ‘vote’, we mean they lifted up a picture of a green pepper or a red tomato.
It was sweet, harmless daytime TV, so when they decided to introduce a celebrity version,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Celebrity chef and Great British Menu star Antony Worrall Thompson, Boyzone star Shane Lynch and England rugby player Ben Cohen are to star in a four-part celebrity fishing format for Viacom’s Channel 5.
The British broadcaster has ordered Call Yourself a Fisherman (w/t), from Eden producer Keo Films’ Bristol division. The show sees three celebrities put themselves into one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain – being a trawlerman. The celebrities join the crew of a deep-sea trawler for 12 days off the North West coast of Scotland going in search of monkfish, cod and haddock in the Deadliest Catch-esque show.
It is produced by Keo’s Matt Cole and was ordered by C5 Commissioning Editor Adrian Padmore. The latter said that the show will mix fishing with Brexit. “For us, it’s about taking something that really matters to people in the UK and asks what’s...
The British broadcaster has ordered Call Yourself a Fisherman (w/t), from Eden producer Keo Films’ Bristol division. The show sees three celebrities put themselves into one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain – being a trawlerman. The celebrities join the crew of a deep-sea trawler for 12 days off the North West coast of Scotland going in search of monkfish, cod and haddock in the Deadliest Catch-esque show.
It is produced by Keo’s Matt Cole and was ordered by C5 Commissioning Editor Adrian Padmore. The latter said that the show will mix fishing with Brexit. “For us, it’s about taking something that really matters to people in the UK and asks what’s...
- 6/12/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Gregg Wallace won't return to 'Saturday Kitchen'. The 51-year-old presenter fronted the first series of the cookery show in 2002, before being replaced by Antony Worrall Thompson just 12 months later, but he has admitted there's no way he'd slip back into his apron when current host James Martin steps down later this month. Asked if he'd return to the tummy-gurgling show, he exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''No, because I think you have to give up every Saturday morning and I don't think I've got it to give. I would rather fulfill the work obligations I have got at the moment. I...
- 3/5/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
We don't think we've seen anything quite as revolting as the shiny and pink offal glistening inside the limo during the latest Bushtucker Trial on I'm a Celebrity last night.
Lucy Pargeter took part in 'Limo Scream' and successfully secured 10 out of 12 stars during the stomach-churning task, which involved hunting for tokens under offal and a variety of nasties within the stretch limousine.
So we've decided to remind ourselves of other nausea-inducing challenges and trials that perhaps went a step too far on I'm a Celebrity.
Close your mouth for the love of God, Joe Pasquale!
The poor comedian had sopping wet rats clambering all over his face and neck as he was submerged in water during the 'Danger Down Under' trial on I'm a Celebrity back in 2004. Look at its wet, pesky paws all over his goggles! And its fat grey tail creeping down his shirt.
Stuff of nightmares.
Lucy Pargeter took part in 'Limo Scream' and successfully secured 10 out of 12 stars during the stomach-churning task, which involved hunting for tokens under offal and a variety of nasties within the stretch limousine.
So we've decided to remind ourselves of other nausea-inducing challenges and trials that perhaps went a step too far on I'm a Celebrity.
Close your mouth for the love of God, Joe Pasquale!
The poor comedian had sopping wet rats clambering all over his face and neck as he was submerged in water during the 'Danger Down Under' trial on I'm a Celebrity back in 2004. Look at its wet, pesky paws all over his goggles! And its fat grey tail creeping down his shirt.
Stuff of nightmares.
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Pointless Celebrities is returning for a new series on BBC One later this summer, it has been confirmed.
Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills and Gemma Cairney, England footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst, and comedy duo Brendan O'Carroll and Christopher Biggins are among the stars signed up for the latest run.
Chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Jean Christophe Novelli and former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe will also take part in the series.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman return as hosts of the quiz show that is searching for 'pointless answers'.
The winning celebrities take home a cash prize for their respective charities.
Pointless repeats are currently airing on weekdays on BBC One.
Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills and Gemma Cairney, England footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst, and comedy duo Brendan O'Carroll and Christopher Biggins are among the stars signed up for the latest run.
Chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Jean Christophe Novelli and former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe will also take part in the series.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman return as hosts of the quiz show that is searching for 'pointless answers'.
The winning celebrities take home a cash prize for their respective charities.
Pointless repeats are currently airing on weekdays on BBC One.
- 8/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has blamed his shoplifting on his ''shocking childhood''. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was given a formal caution by police in January for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions in 16 days from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire - believes after speaking to a counsellor that he was trying to sabotage his own success. He told the Daily Express newspaper: ''My counsellor has come up with several theories and one of them is that I may be addicted to risk. Partly because of the shocking childhood I had I can't believe in success and...
- 6/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has revealed that he is seeing a counsellor to discover the root cause of his recent problems. The celebrity chef was arrested earlier this month after being caught shoplifting cheese from Tesco. He vowed to seek help and confessed that he fears for his mental health following the incident. In a pre-recorded interview with Adrian Chiles for tonight's That Sunday Night Show, Worrall Thompson says that he believes a series of traumas, including sexual abuse he experienced as a child, are to blame for his current situation. "I am seeing a psychoanalyst... umm what do you call it... people with addictions... addiction therapists," he said. "I want them to come up with (more)...
- 1/15/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has blamed his recent shoplifting spree on suffering abuse as a child. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was caught stealing from a Tesco store in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on five separate occasions over the festive period - is seeing a psychoanalyst in the hope of discovering the root of his problems, and claims being "locked in coal holes" as a boy could be to blame for the bizarre incident. He said: "I am seeing a psychoanalyst. I want them to come up with a reason but I hate to blame. "The counsellor says, he thinks I'm like a...
- 1/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has seen a restaurant in his portfolio go bust, less than one week after he was arrested for shoplifting. The celebrity chef was questioned and let off with a warning after stealing from a Henley-On-Thames Tesco five times in 16 days over December and January. In an additional blow to the 60-year-old, a restaurant he part-owns in Oxfordshire named The Lamb has gone into administration following poor sales over Christmas. The eatery was one of five restaurants owned by Worrall Thompson that went under during the recession in 2009, though he retained part-ownership when Chris Smith and Nick (more)...
- 1/13/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has blamed his recent shoplifting spree on suffering abuse as a child. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was caught stealing from a Tesco store in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on five separate occasions over the festive period - is seeing a psychoanalyst in the hope of discovering the root of his problems, and claims being "locked in coal holes" as a boy could be to blame for the bizarre incident. He said: "I am seeing a psychoanalyst. I want them to come up with a reason but I hate to blame. "The counsellor says, he thinks I'm like a...
- 1/12/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has thanked fans for their support. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was given a formal caution by police for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions in 16 days from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire - said he has been inundated with messages on his website. He told the Daily Express: "We had 25,000 messages of support from my website yesterday and loads more have been left on both my phone and my wife's - so much so that my phone's broken now. "It's extraordinary and unwarranted. I expected people to condemn me but about...
- 1/11/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has revealed that he is worried about his mental health after being arrested for shoplifting. The celebrity chef made a public apology yesterday (January 9) following news that he stole "relatively low value" items from a Henley-on-Thames Tesco five times in the last 16 days. Confirming that he would seek psychiatric treatment, Worrall Thompson admitted today (January 10) that he couldn't find a reason to justify his crime. "Why did I do it? I don't understand why," he told the Daily Express. "I've been racking my brains to think why on earth did I do it and what was going through my mind at the time, but I just don't know. There is absolutely no reason. I'm totally at a loss." Worrall Thompson continued: "Normally I'm a strong guy but something's made me snap and I just don't (more)...
- 1/10/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has thanked fans for their support. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was given a formal caution by police for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions in 16 days from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire - said he has been inundated with messages on his website. He told the Daily Express: "We had 25,000 messages of support from my website yesterday and loads more have been left on both my phone and my wife's - so much so that my phone's broken now. "It's extraordinary and unwarranted. I expected people to condemn me but about...
- 1/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised following his arrest for shoplifting. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was given a formal caution by police for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions in 16 days from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire - said sorry for "letting down" his family and friends, and he now plans to "seek treatment". In a statement on his official website, he wrote: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions; I am of course devastated for my family and friends, whom I've let down and will seek the treatment...
- 1/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Antony Worrall Thompson has publicly apologised for stealing from Tesco. It was earlier reported that the Ready Steady Cook chef had been arrested and cautioned after being caught shoplifting from the supermarket's Henley-on-Thames branch. In a statement, Worrall Thompson said: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions. I am of course devastated for my family and friends, whom I've let down and will seek the treatment that is clearly needed. "I am not the first, and I certainly won't be the last person to do something without rhyme or reason - what went through (more)...
- 1/9/2012
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson has been arrested for shoplifting. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star was given a formal caution by police for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire. Antony was secretly filmed by staff after they became suspicious that he was not paying for all his goods at the store's self-service checkout area, where shoppers scan barcodes on their purchases and pay using machines. He is said to have put some products under the scanner but sneaked others into bags without paying for them. He was then stopped by security guards when leaving the...
- 1/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson has been arrested for shoplifting cheese at Tesco. The 60-year-old, who has starred on hit shows including Food and Drink, I'm a Celebrity and Ready Steady Cook, was cautioned by police after being involved in five alleged incidents at the supermarket's Henley-on-Thames branch. Tesco staff filmed Worrall Thompson using self-service checkout machines and the celebrity reportedly put some items into his bags without paying for them. A source told The Sun: "He was ordering blocks of cheese at the deli counter, taking bottles of wine, then putting some things through the scanner but walking out with the rest. "They (more)...
- 1/9/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised following his arrest for shoplifting. The 'Ready Steady Cook' star - who was given a formal caution by police for stealing cheese and wine on five separate occasions in 16 days from a Tesco store in Henley, Oxfordshire - said sorry for "letting down" his family and friends, and he now plans to "seek treatment". In a statement on his official website, he wrote: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions; I am of course devastated for my family and friends, whom I've let down and will seek the treatment...
- 1/6/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Simon Cowell has donated £50,000 to a fund for those affected by the U.K. riots this week, joining other stars such as Wayne Rooney, Katherine Jenkins, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, Dragons Den star Duncan Bannatyne and many others in making financial commitments to reclaiming the streets of Britain.
“What happened has left behind thousands of innocent victims people whose businesses and homes have been attacked.,” said Wayne Rooney. “We all depend on the shops and small businesses in our communities. Its great that the Daily and Sunday Express is doing something to really help those whose livelihoods have suffered. They are people who work really hard for what they have and they deserve everyone’s support and protection. Coleen and I are delighted to open the fund by making the first donation to it.”
The stars have pledged their support to a campaign established by The Daily Express – Reclaim...
“What happened has left behind thousands of innocent victims people whose businesses and homes have been attacked.,” said Wayne Rooney. “We all depend on the shops and small businesses in our communities. Its great that the Daily and Sunday Express is doing something to really help those whose livelihoods have suffered. They are people who work really hard for what they have and they deserve everyone’s support and protection. Coleen and I are delighted to open the fund by making the first donation to it.”
The stars have pledged their support to a campaign established by The Daily Express – Reclaim...
- 8/15/2011
- Look to the Stars
A host of stars have helped a 12-year-old British girl create a charity cookbook for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Pixie Lott, Fearne Cotton, Melanie C, Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit, Amanda Holden and Richard E. Grant are some of the stars who replied to Georgie Sussman’s plea for cupcake recipes for the new book. Georgie aims to raise £20,000 for the hospital, inspired by a young friend who was treated there.
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Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Pixie Lott, Fearne Cotton, Melanie C, Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit, Amanda Holden and Richard E. Grant are some of the stars who replied to Georgie Sussman’s plea for cupcake recipes for the new book. Georgie aims to raise £20,000 for the hospital, inspired by a young friend who was treated there.
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- 1/11/2011
- Look to the Stars
Celebrity chefs from around the world are coming together to raise money for the leading children’s cancer charity, Children with Leukaemia.
Chefs Unite is a series of online raffles that feature prizes ranging from a trip to Paris, dinner with Marco Pierre White, and a cookery lesson with Antony Worrall Thompson.
All of the chefs that are taking apart of this commented on how much they were touched by the courage shown from children suffering from leukemia. Italian maestro Antonio Carluccio said: “I have been cooking for over 50 years, and am delighted to be able to share my passion to help a fantastic charity… I hope that the Chefs Unite raffles will raise thousands to help save young lives.”
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Chefs Unite is a series of online raffles that feature prizes ranging from a trip to Paris, dinner with Marco Pierre White, and a cookery lesson with Antony Worrall Thompson.
All of the chefs that are taking apart of this commented on how much they were touched by the courage shown from children suffering from leukemia. Italian maestro Antonio Carluccio said: “I have been cooking for over 50 years, and am delighted to be able to share my passion to help a fantastic charity… I hope that the Chefs Unite raffles will raise thousands to help save young lives.”
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- 6/18/2010
- Look to the Stars
Anne Hathaway has admitted to channelling Nigella's 'sensuality' for her White Queen in Alice in Wonderland. But she's only blown the whistle on the greatest source of character inspiration in modern cinema
Aside from the boycott drama and the mixed reviews, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland has drawn attention for one reason: Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the White Queen. Apparently, it's based entirely on Nigella Lawson. Tim Burton hinted as much last month, noting Lawson's ability to look "really nuts", and Hathaway herself confirmed the rumours this week by praising Lawson's "passion" and "sensuality".
To the uninitiated, all this Nigella talk might seem like nothing more than a cheap ploy to get a few more dads to go to the pictures. But in reality Burton and Hathaway are simply tapping into a long history of movie characters based on television chefs. It's a little-known fact that almost...
Aside from the boycott drama and the mixed reviews, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland has drawn attention for one reason: Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the White Queen. Apparently, it's based entirely on Nigella Lawson. Tim Burton hinted as much last month, noting Lawson's ability to look "really nuts", and Hathaway herself confirmed the rumours this week by praising Lawson's "passion" and "sensuality".
To the uninitiated, all this Nigella talk might seem like nothing more than a cheap ploy to get a few more dads to go to the pictures. But in reality Burton and Hathaway are simply tapping into a long history of movie characters based on television chefs. It's a little-known fact that almost...
- 3/3/2010
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Antony Worrall Thompson has criticised the ongoing I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! rat row. The celebrity chef, who starred in the ITV1 show's 2003 series, admitted that he was baffled over the decision to charge Gino D'Acampo and Stuart Manning with animal cruelty after they killed and ate a rat on the most recent run. Speaking to Live From Studio Five, Thompson claimed: "Millions of people all over the world hate rats. Now whether it was a tame rat or whether it was a pet rat, I don't think Gino and Stuart were to know that. If the (more)...
- 12/8/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has admitted that he is baffled by his large female fanbase. The celebrity chef confirmed that he has become a housewives' favourite since finding fame on Ready Steady Cook in the '90s, with women still stopping him on the street every time he goes out. Speaking to Waitrose Food Illustrated, he commented: "When it all started, there were people wanting autographs and stopping me in the supermarket, and I thought: 'My God, what's it (more)...
- 7/31/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has said that Gordon Ramsay is a "one-trick pony" as a chef. The former Ready Steady Cook star told Waitrose Food Illustrated that Ramsay is limited in the type of food he prepares. Thompson said: "Gordon knows Michelin food but I have a feeling he hasn't got any depth. "I don't think he reads cookbooks like they were novels like I tend to do. He's a one-trick pony." He added that Ramsay had apologised to him at the Birmingham Good Food Show earlier this year after calling him a "squashed Bee Gee" (more)...
- 7/29/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson's restaurant chain has reportedly become the latest victim of the credit crunch. According to The Mirror, the TV chef has had to let 60 staff go and held crisis talks on Friday as five of his restaurants went into administration. The Lamb in Henley-on-Thames, the Barnes Grill, Notting Grill, Kew Grill and Windsor Grill have apparently gone under, following the closure of The Greyhound in Henley-on-Thames two weeks ago. The Kew and Windsor restaurants remain open for business, along with his Ferry Lane Farm and Deli near the Windsor Grill. Worrall Thompson (more)...
- 2/8/2009
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised after advising fans to use a poisonous weed when making salads. Writing a recipe for Healthy & Organic Living magazine, the TV chef recommended the wild plant henbane, which can cause hallucinations, violent seizures and death. The publication has now written to all of its subscribers and posted a message on its website after Worrall Thompson's blunder was spotted. (more)...
- 8/4/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Antony Worrall Thompson is to play himself in Emmerdale.
The TV chef will appear in the ITV1 soap in June as part of the celebrations for its 5,000th episode.
He will be on the judging panel in the finals of the Pub of the Year competition, in which Marlon (Mark Charnock) attempts to wow him with his culinary skills on behalf of the Woolpack.
Worrall Thompson said: "I'm a big fan of Emmerdale . . .
The TV chef will appear in the ITV1 soap in June as part of the celebrations for its 5,000th episode.
He will be on the judging panel in the finals of the Pub of the Year competition, in which Marlon (Mark Charnock) attempts to wow him with his culinary skills on behalf of the Woolpack.
Worrall Thompson said: "I'm a big fan of Emmerdale . . .
- 4/18/2008
- by Beth_Hilton_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Beth Hilton)
- Digital Spy
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